Director Planning & Operations

Job Description

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, CBSN, CBSN Local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, CBSN, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES+ for Paramount+. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount + and other digital platforms. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast network.

POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND OPERATIONS

Location: Baltimore, MD

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Partner with station GM to ensure the stations' financial resources are being used in the most effective and efficient manner.
- Develop monthly forecasts and annual budgets, financial analysis and financial reporting of actual performance versus forecasts by department.
- Coordinate annual budget process and presentation including out-of-market meetings with division executives.
- Monitor and lead all aspects of expense control of the stations and be proactive with cost reduction leadership. Review and Approve all station Term Sheets and PO's.
- Assist with union negotiations in certain markets with local agreements.
- Provide station performance analysis and ad hoc reporting requests to division Financial Planning and to TV Station Management
- Partner with local News, Engineering and Sales department heads to proactively manage the day to day operations and challenges in running local stations
- Liaison with central internal controls to ensure compliance.
- Work with Local/Corporate Human Resources when needed on HR-related matters.
- Work with various station vendors to develop pricing and negotiate contracts.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 7 years of related experience in roles of growing responsibility in finance management.
- Results-oriented, innovative and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to work in team environment, multi-task and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate leadership and management skills.
- Previous television or industry experience required.
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Oracle accounting system experience is preferred.
- College degree required, with an Accounting or Finance major, CPA or MBA preferred.
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Out-of-market and outside normal business hours availability required.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2nv85-18-224-149-242-42 in your application.